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Unable to send message - Message Blocking is active.

iPhone 11. iOS 14.7.1 How can I send SMS messages? They are blocked, cannot find how to unblock them. iMessage is fine, just will not send or receive SMS messages.


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Joseph

Posted on Aug 6, 2021 8:36 AM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2021 8:47 AM

Double check something:

Open Settings ➔ Messages ➔ Send as SMS: Ensure that this is set to ON.


If the above is already set to ON then ensure that you can make and receive calls. This will tell you that the SIM card has active service. If this is the case then contact your carrier for further resolution.


Axel F.

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Aug 6, 2021 8:47 AM in response to alphajolt

Double check something:

Open Settings ➔ Messages ➔ Send as SMS: Ensure that this is set to ON.


If the above is already set to ON then ensure that you can make and receive calls. This will tell you that the SIM card has active service. If this is the case then contact your carrier for further resolution.


Axel F.

Unable to send message - Message Blocking is active.

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